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Ice Cave tour to Vatnajökull, Iceland´s largest glacier: In the incredible surroundings of the glacier lagoon and the biggest glacier in Europe, this tour has it all: glacier hike, super jeep ride, and magical blue ice cave; the tour takes you into a remote ice cave in the Vatnajokull icecap, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a crystal blue ice cave and the intense, beautiful blue color inside.
We meet at Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) and drive in a jeep for about thirty minutes to where we begin the hike. Then, the walk to the ice cave takes about one to one-and-a-half hours. The hike leads through a rocky and uneven terrain of glacial moraine and onto the glacier itself.
We´ll have plenty of time on this tour and fewer people than usual. If you are a photographer who wants to capture the magic of the ice cave, this is a tour we recommend for you.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Meeting point and time: Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon - GPS: 64°02'53.6"N 16°10'48.5"W), every day at 10.00 from November 1 to April 30. After we meet at Jökulsárlón, we drive in a jeep for about thirty minutes to where we begin the hike. After the jeep ride, we hike through the beautiful, rocky terrain of glacial moraine for about one to one-and-a-half hours. Our professional, English speaking, guides will then lead you into a remote, magical, blue ice cave. After that, we hike back to the jeep and head back to the Glacier Lagoon. Necessary Equipment (What to bring): Hiking boots with ankle support and warm socks Good, warm hiking clothes (fleece, wool, wind, and waterproof jacket and trousers) Hat, gloves Bring: Water bottle, lunch (energy-rich, like chocolate) Camera Included: Professional Guidance Crampons Helmet Ice axes (if needed)
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Ice Cave Discovery
Ice cave tour consisting of glacier hike, jeep ride, and magical blue ice cave in the incredible surroundings of Icelands Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) and the biggest glacier in Europe.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Ice axes (if needed)
Driver/guide
Crampons
Use of helmet
Food and drinks
Lunch
Clothing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with knowledge guides
M681OMmichaelc,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yurin and Grudic were great. They really made the experience. My 8 year old was able to do everything and had a blast with the guides. Because of weather the 4-6 hour glacier-ice cave tour changed to be a 3-4 hour. But it was wonderful. The company was fair and reimbursed us some of the isk back. Very fair and still a cherished memory and adventure.
Blizzard ice cave tour! Totally worth it.
W435JCleslieg,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Oscar was a fantastic guide and found us many caves to see. Our trip was in the middle of a snowstorm, but he still managed to find caves hidden in the snow. He had a lot of interesting facts to share. He was also very concerned with our safety- a must on the glacier in a snowstorm. Oscar and his co-guide led us back to the lagoon and made sure that we had a safe place to wait out the storm, as all the roads were closed. Can't say enough good things about our experience. My friends and I decided that if we had to do this again, and risk getting stuck for an extra day in a snowstorm, we would not hesitate to repeat the experience.
amazing!
yvonnenG806VM,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00did the 5-7 hour option and we are so glad that we did! spent around 4 hours on the glacier itself with 1 hour of the jeep ride/short hike each way, which was a good amount of time. special thanks to pavel who took our small group to many caves. we learnt a lot about the geology/forming of glaciers, were able to do some cool adventurous things (ie a short rapel), and he even got us all some great photos! highly recommend
Disappointed
Raymond H,Dec 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Did not like how we were informed last min and was asked to prove that cancellation is from their side. They did not give a full refund as can be seen on the bank statement. Disappointed with the service
Take advantage of winter to discover a day walk on and under the glacier
brigitteb902,Nov 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a five hour excursion to the glacier as well as to holes in the glacier and with the visit to the cave under the glacier. Go for it. The experience is fabulous. Above all, don't be like me. I had warm ski pants but the leg ends are too wide to be compatible with the use of crampons. Prefer warm pants of course but narrow at the ankles. Pavel was a precise and patient guide. He effectively helped me during more delicate passages.
Absolutely stunning walk on top of the glacier and incredible crystal blue ice formations. Really recommended stop on your trip
chrisbehm,Mar 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolute stunning trip to the Vatnajökull glacier with our guide Tom. We decided to take the longer tour where you actually walk on top of the glacier and it was absolutely worth it. We saw cravices in the glacier that were just as incredible and crystal blue as the cave, if not more so. We could take all the time we needed to enjoy the spectacular views and Tom managed to time our arrival at the highlights so that we were mostly alone there away from the large crowds. I really recommend this tour and especially to take the longer one to just enjoy this incredible experience. Tom was a super fun guide, knowledgeable and helpful, also took some nice photos of us.
Amazing blue rose!
JeffC0589,Feb 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! My partner and I booked the extended day tour as I am a photographer and definitely wanted the extra time. Little did we know we were about to see one of the coolest ice formations I’ve ever seen! Our guide Tom was extremely professional and helpful in guiding us. He took us to a few sites across the glacier but the blue rose was the highlight! The cave was cool at the end but man that rose 🌹🤯! Don’t hesitate if you have the extra $100 or so spend it for the longer trek if your financially and physically capable. It’s absolutely worth the extra time and money!
Glacier tour - highly recommend
Michael K,Oct 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great time on the glacier tour, Pavel was a very knowledgeable guide and shows us some incredible spots!
An amazing experience!
Jonathan K,Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00My friends and I made quite a last minute decision to go on this trip and it was one of the best decisions we've made. The glacier and the ice cave(s) are truly breathtaking. There is nothing quite like it that I've seen before. Our guide Mímir was great. He was very knowledgeable about the glacier and it's surroundings, and taught us a great deal about it with some jokes along the way. The small scale of the tour is great (there were 3 of us at the time) and Mímir gave us plenty of space and time when we went through a cravace, ice cave or anything else "photo-worthy". When we arrived at the ice cave there were a lot of people there since there are a lot of tour operators in the area. Mímir suggested we'd do the glacier tour first. After we came back from the glacier there was barely anyone there. We had the ice cave to ourselves. Mímir told us Blue Iceland is a small family business and it shines through in a very positive way. If I'm ever in the area again, this is my tour of choice.
Experience of a lifetime!
KarineP4,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really wanted to hike a glacier and see natural ice caves (NOT man made) in Iceland. Blue Iceland was the only company that would allow a 4 years old on a private tour. With a 4 and 7 years old, we were able to go at our own pace. Our guide was very patient and understanding. My 4 yo said "It's like I am in a book". Thank you for the memories!
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